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It’s not the “End” until SKIP says so! By CypHeR777 aka C73

Artists often go through a myriad of styles before they find their “niche”. They go through a learning process by experimenting, tweaking and honing their skills until they’re satisfied. The style you’re introduced to in the beginning of an...

Flashback: Hip Hop’s most acclaimed storyteller tells his tale in the Hip Hop music...

In this Insomniac Magazine flashback interview with Slick Rick, the Hip Hop icon talks about first coming into stardom, falling from grace, incarceration, redemption and his tale in the rap game. I: Tell me a little bit about how you...

Cash Money Records: A case study in breaking into the Hip Hop Industry

Regardless of your taste, if you’re a fan or practitioner of building awareness, then you should appreciate the trade of skilled rap promoters. Cash Money Records set the precedent in current rap music for how to build awareness from...

Are You Hip Hop?

You can’t be Hip Hop by wearing diamonds in your mouth. Hip Hop won’t be found in a Bently or an Aston Martin. Wearing brand names like Coogi, Roca Wear, LRG, or Sean Jean won’t make you anymore a...

Indie Music and Film Distro with 101 Distribution: The Damon Evans interview

After working for an established distributor that was purchased by EMI, Damon Evans decided it was time to launch his own distribution company. In 1998, he founded 101 Distribution to provide traditional music distribution services to independent labels. This...

V8 in “Dukakis Debachery” • Official Video

What can I say about VEight that hasn't been said already. This gifted individual is from another dimension. Check out this enigmatic vid: posted by C37

Label Spotlight: Paramanu Recordings Inc. by C73

Paramanu Recordings is without a doubt one of my favorite record labels. Everyone of their artists is awe inspiring and extremely talented. Much is going on this year with Paramanu, and label founder JES provides some details about their...

Mobile Roadie: Empowering artists to offer their fans mobile apps

Here's an interview with Michael Schneider, the founder of Mobile Roadie. His company enables bands and others to easily create and distribute mobile apps.